Food + Beverage

Flavors of Thailand

Tuk Tuk’s continues to win over Utah diners with authentic Thai and Lao flavors. Article and Photography by Heather L. King The first things that greet guests at the Riverton location of Tuk Tuk’s are warm smiles, a welcoming interior followed by friendly service. That spirit of hospitality has helped transform Tuk Tuk’s from a west-side neighborhood favorite into one of Utah’s most celebrated Thai restaurants. Now, with its newest location serving the rapidly growing southwest valley...

Food + Beverage

Need a Little Redemption?

This south valley hot spot might just save you. Article by Mike Bean | Photography by Redemption Bar & Grill Walking into Redemption Bar & Grill in Herriman, you’ll quickly realize it isn’t your average watering hole. Opening during the global pandemic in June 2020, owners Bryan and Jaime Ellison knew they had to create something extraordinary. They chose a name that stood for hope and second chances. Bryan built the bar on a foundation of giving back. From paying school fees for families in...

Food + Beverage

Taste Utah

Five local food businesses showcase the flavors of Jordan River. Article by Kellene Ricks Adams From farm-fresh foods to handcrafted sweets, meet five local food makers bringing distinctive flavors, family traditions, and entrepreneurial spirit across the valley. Combining family traditions and creative flavors, these entrepreneurs have built delicious homegrown businesses in Utah. Drake Family Farms Six generations of the Drake family have farmed the land that is now home to Drake Family...

Health + Wellness

Trust Your Gut

Why gut health is the foundation of whole-body wellness. Article by Heather L. King | Photography by Jen Fox Photography Certified Nutrition and Gut Health Coach Brandy Price believes better health begins in the gut. As the founder of Beyond the Plate, she helps women move beyond fad diets to uncover the root causes of fatigue, inflammation, hormone imbalances, and digestive issues. Price shares practical, science-backed strategies for nourishing the microbiome and explains how small...

Entertainment

Halloween Magic

Gardner Village’s WitchFest highlights whimsical displays, festive traditions, and Halloween fun. Article by Kellene Ricks Adams | Photography by Gardner Village For more than a quarter century, Gardner Village witches have delighted Jordan Valley families. They perch on rooftops, gather around cauldrons, and turn up in unexpected corners of the historic West Jordan shopping village for the annual WitchFest. The Halloween tradition runs through October 31 with plenty of activities visitors...

Food + Beverage

Texas Smoke, Utah Heart

How LES BBQ brought authentic Texas barbecue and Southern hospitality to Draper. Article by Heather L. King | Photography by LES BBQ When Les Rhodes Jr., first fired up a smoker for friends and family, he wasn’t thinking about opening a restaurant. Barbecue was simply part of who he was. Born in Victoria, Texas, and raised in Houston, Rhodes learned the art of barbecue at a young age. Growing up surrounded by smokers, family gatherings, and generations of Texas barbecue tradition, he...

Arts + Culture

The Art of Curiosity

How artist Briar West inspires others to discover the artist within. Article by Heather L. King | Photography by Briar West If you had met Briar West a few years ago, you probably would've found her immersed in medical research, surrounded by data. Art wasn’t part of her plan. “My whole background is medical research,” West says. “I am all math and science my entire life.” But sometimes the most meaningful journeys begin unexpectedly. Following her divorce, West found herself searching for...

Home + Design

Designing Homes Where Life Truly Happens

Heather Osmond creates timeless homes designed for living and making lasting memories. Article by Kellene Ricks Adams | Photography by Jen Fox Photography Life’s most meaningful moments happen at home, where families gather around the dinner table, children grow up, holidays are celebrated, and memories are made. As the owner of Osmond Designs , Heather Osmond believes that creating the space for those meaningful moments is at the heart of what interior design is all about. “Beautiful homes...

Home Services

Small Projects, Stunning Results

Refresh your home’s personality with these high-impact upgrades that add instant style, comfort, and function—all without the time or expense of a full remodel. Article by Heather L. King (text for page 2) New Doors From One Day Doors & Closets of Utah Fall is one of the best times to refresh your home with upgraded interior doors. Often an overlooked opportunity, new doors can have a dramatic effect because every room has a door and updating them creates a cohesive transformation...

Shopping

Fashion’s Best-Kept Secret

Name Droppers proves that great fashion is alway in style. Article by Heather L. King | Photography by courtesy of Name Droppers For 31 years, Tiffany Colaizzi has helped Utah shoppers discover designer fashion, hidden treasures, and the excitement of finding something truly special. Long before luxury resale became one of fashion’s fastest-growing industries, she recognized that authentic designer fashion could be both attainable and sustainable. What began as a dream has grown into one of...